Politics

Former journalist Evan Solomon named first-ever federal AI minister

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has launched a new artificial intelligence ministry and has named former journalist Evan Solomon to lead it.

May 13, 2025 2:30 PM Read more >

Bloc member who lost by 1 vote considers 'all options' after report of ballot problem

MONTREAL — The Bloc Québécois candidate for the Montreal-area riding of Terrebonne says she's considering her options after a judicial recount that saw her lose by a single vote.

May 13, 2025 2:27 PM Read more >

Thousands of Alberta civil servants vote to strike to back demands, says union

EDMONTON — The union representing thousands of Alberta government workers has voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action.

May 13, 2025 2:25 PM Read more >

Alberta's premier says new environment minister a 'step in the wrong direction'

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says picking Julie Dabrusin as Canada’s environment minister is a bad idea that forecasts renewed federal opposition to her province's wellspring oil and gas industry.

May 13, 2025 2:20 PM Read more >

Here are the newcomers, familiar faces in Prime Minister Mark Carney's inner circle

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced his new cabinet. Here is the list of all 28 Liberal cabinet members, as well as 10 secretaries of state.

May 13, 2025 2:16 PM Read more >

Democrats endorse set of changes to Pennsylvania election rules, sending bill to state Senate

HARRISBURG, Pa.

May 13, 2025 1:50 PM Read more >

Golden swords and Arabian horses: Saudi Arabia's crown prince gives Trump a lavish royal welcome

WASHINGTON (AP) — The fist bump seems so long ago. Three years after Joe Biden’s cursory greeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Donald Trump luxuriated in an extravagant royal welcome as he arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.

May 13, 2025 1:49 PM Read more >

Mandy Gull-Masty becomes first Indigenous person to head Indigenous Services

OTTAWA — For the first time ever, an Indigenous person has been chosen to lead the federal department responsible for providing services to First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities.

May 13, 2025 1:47 PM Read more >

Mark Carney's cabinet has taken shape. Here are some of the highlights

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled his 28-member cabinet and it's a mix of familiar and new faces from across Canada.

May 13, 2025 1:43 PM Read more >

Alberta cabinet minister Ric McIver exits post, voted in as new legislature Speaker

EDMONTON — Calgary legislature member Ric McIver is the new Speaker of the Alberta legislature.

May 13, 2025 1:38 PM Read more >